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1. Stop a stranger and politely ask if the following are in this area:
1) a gas station;
2) ATM;
3) hospital;
4) police box;
5) information booth
2. A stranger has mistaken an exit for an entrance. Warn him that it is the exit.

The entrance is over there.
3. You’ve been asked about a restaurant. Mention that you are not sure, but it is
probably:
1) expensive;
2) not expensive;
3) a sushi shop;

4) not a sushi shop.
4. A pedestrian is not aware of an approaching car. Warn him.
5. Using a map, explain how to get to a destination.

In the Department Store

Mei wants to go to the fourth floor but cannot find the elevator. She asks a shop
clerk for help.
Mei: Um, where would the elevator be?

Anō… Erebētā wa dochira deshō ka.
あのう、エレベーターは、どちらでしょうか。

Clerk: Elevator? It’s over there. It’s right near the stairs.

Erebētā desu ka. Achira ni gozaimasu. Kaidan no sugu soba desu.
エレベーターですか。あちらにございます。階段のすぐそばで
す。

Mei: Sorry. Can you say (that) slowly one more time?
Sumimasen. Mō ichi-do yukkuri, onegai-shimasu.
すみません。もう一度ゆっくりお願いします。

In the elevator…

Mei: Excuse me. Fourth floor, please.